11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs CRBN-1X Power Series
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 wins this matchup for most players: it takes control, forgiveness and hand speed on Paddle DNA against the CRBN-1X Power Series, which costs $199.
Power
Too close to call
90 vs 89
Spin
Too close to call
92 vs 91
Control
87 vs 80
Forgiveness
83 vs 73
Hand speed
117 vs 124 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$190 at IQ 85.1 vs $199 at IQ 79.9
Overall pick: 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 · $190 · IQ 85.1
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 89Power90
- 87Control80
- 91Spin92
- 83Forgiveness73
- 84Sweet spot74
- 87Stability79
- 71Maneuverability69
- 86Pop89
- 84Touch76
- 85Consistency80
- 81Swing weight84
- 82Twist weight72
- 59Launch angle59
- 87Plow through91
- 83Softness64
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs CRBN-1X Power Series specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 | CRBN-1X Power Series |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $190 — better | $199 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.1 — better | 79.9 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.5 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 117 | 124 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.3 — better | 6 |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.4 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon friction | Raw T700 carbon |
| Core material | Foam-injected polymer | Power polymer |
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 verdict
A drive-oriented hybrid with unusually high spin. The Pegasus rewards players who swing through the ball rather than block it back.
CRBN-1X Power Series verdict
CRBN's spin formula bolted to a thin, hot core. Serves and drives leave the face quickly, and the paddle asks a lot of your reset technique in return.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is softness: 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 scores 83 against 64 for CRBN-1X Power Series — a 19-point gap. They are effectively level on pop, swing weight, maneuverability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($190 vs $199) that it should not break the tie.
Softness
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 19 points (83 vs 64).
Forgiveness
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 10 points (83 vs 73).
Sweet spot
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 10 points (84 vs 74).
Twist weight
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 10 points (82 vs 72).
Which one is right for your level?
Each call below re-weights the Paddle DNA traits that matter at that level, so the winner can differ from the overall pick.
Beginner
New to 3.0 — still building a consistent contact point
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 is the clearer pick at this level — forgiveness 83 vs 73, sweet spot 84 vs 74, twist weight 82 vs 72. Twist weight 6.3 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 83 vs 73, control 87 vs 80, touch 84 vs 76. At 117 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Forgiveness
- Control
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.8 vs 84.4 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the Pegasus Gen 3, elongated on the CRBN-1X Power Series.
- Touch
- Control
- Maneuverability
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 is the clearer pick at this level — softness 83 vs 64, forgiveness 83 vs 73, twist weight 82 vs 72. Its 16 mm Foam-injected polymer core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 if you want softness (+19), forgiveness (+10), sweet spot (+10). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 review →CRBN-1X Power Series
Take CRBN-1X Power Series if you want plow through (+4). Its swing weight of 124 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN-1X Power Series review →Where to Buy
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
CRBN-1X Power Series
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs CRBN-1X Power Series FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 or the CRBN-1X Power Series?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.1 vs 79.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 19 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3, at 117 kg·cm² swing weight against 124 for CRBN-1X Power Series. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 or the CRBN-1X Power Series?
- CRBN-1X Power Series scores 90 for power against 89 for 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3. That comes from a 14 mm Power polymer core swinging at 124 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 at 87 versus 80. Its 16 mm core holds the ball on the face slightly longer, which is what makes resets and dinks land shorter.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- CRBN-1X Power Series scores 92 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon face, against 91 for the Raw carbon friction face on 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3. In practice a 1-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3, with the higher forgiveness score (83 vs 73). Its 6.3 twist weight against 6 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $9 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3: 16 mm Foam-injected polymer core with a Raw carbon friction face. CRBN-1X Power Series: 14 mm Power polymer core with a Raw T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both run a 5.5 in handle, long enough that neither forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 83 and sweet spot 84 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. CRBN-1X Power Series rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 at 8.3 oz against 8.5 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (117 vs 124) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN-1X Power Series to the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads on softness by 19 points; everything else is within 10 points. At $190 vs $199, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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